Course summary

Our top-ranking law degree will give you a solid foundation of legal knowledge and an opportunity to explore a wide range of legal topics. You will be taught by world-leading academics actively impacting policy and practice in the vibrant and diverse city of Bristol. Our intellectually demanding, research-rich curriculum will open doors to a variety of prestigious careers, in both law and non-law sectors. Choose from an exciting range of optional units that reflect the expertise of our renowned academics, addressing the most challenging legal questions facing today's global society. Choosing the LLB in Law at Bristol will enable you to progress onto the Bar Practice Course or prepare, in part, for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), helping you to develop core legal skills and understanding of the seven foundations of legal knowledge. Get a head start in your legal career by gaining Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) through one of our law clinics, alongside free access to career development resources from our partner, BPP University designed to help aspiring solicitors and barristers. A strong academic experience, combined with opportunities for vocational development, makes our students highly sought after by top employers. Enhance your career prospects through a variety of events and opportunities to network with our impressive calibre of alumni, the legal profession and other sectors. Our ambition is for you to graduate equipped for any future career with a rich, ethically grounded appreciation of law in business and society, and an ability to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and reasoning skills. The routes to qualification for solicitors and barristers have changed. For more information visit the Solicitors Regulation Authority (www.sra.org.uk) or the Bar Standards Board (www.barstandardsboard.org.uk).